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The 1924 Australasian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia from 19 January to 30 January. It was the 17th edition of the Australasian Championships (now known as the Australian Open), the 4th held in Melbourne, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Australians James Anderson and Sylvia Lance.
| 1924 Australasian Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19–30 January 1924 |
| Edition | 17th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Venue | Warehouseman's Cricket Ground |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 James Anderson | |
| Women's singles | |
| Sylvia Lance | |
| Men's doubles | |
| James Anderson / Norman Brookes | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Daphne Akhurst / Sylvia Lance | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Daphne Akhurst / Jim Willard | |
| Boys' singles | |
| Alan Coldham | |
| Boys' doubles | |
| Alec Berckelman / Ray Dunlop | |
Men's singles
James Anderson defeated Bob Schlesinger 6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 5–7, 6–3
Women's singles
Sylvia Lance defeated Esna Boyd 6–3, 3–6, 8–6
Men's doubles
James Anderson / Norman Brookes defeated Pat O'Hara Wood / Gerald Patterson 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
Women's doubles
Daphne Akhurst / Sylvia Lance defeated Kathleen Le Messurier / Meryl O'Hara Wood 7–5, 6–2
Mixed doubles
Daphne Akhurst / Jim Willard defeated Esna Boyd / Gar Hone 6–3, 6–4
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